Waiting

I just had to do a quick blog post to thank everyone for praying.   We are sitting waiting for word on how  it went trying to wake him in  what they call a “sedation vacation”.  Waiting is the worst.   Don’t ya’ think? All of your comments via the blog and Facebook help to…

7:45 pm Monday Update on Karl

 First I have to tell you…. Karl is the oldest of three boys.  Both brothers have been here since the accident.  Derek is 18.  He’s the youngest and I was telling him about the 72 Hour Prayer Vigil.  Derek was pretty tickled.  He has just returned from a mission trip to Mexico.  He loves his…

6:00pm Update on Karl

I keep starting to cry knowing people are praying in Ecuador, Ukraine, Canada, others have mentioned the states you are in…. Really, humbled beyond words. Your comments mean the world.  I read them and cry – knowing so many have never met us, let alone Karl, and yet you are praying.  Here’s what we know…

UPDATE on Karl

Autumn called me between services.  She was hysterical and I could not understand her.  Karl {her boyfriend} had been on the way to pick her up to take her to church.  He was on his motorcycle and was in a car accident.  We had a fun family day planned with Josh, Emma, Graham, Savannah, Karl…

The Story Begins – ohhhh baby

 It just wouldn’t be our Place Called Simplicity if  we didn’t tell our newest adventure without a little fanfare. After all, true treasures don’t just ‘happen’ upon us everyday. Like I wrote to one of my sweet friends on Facebook last night:    “this is my theory: If anyone else wants to adopt a boatload –…

Perpendicular

Thank you to all who have been praying for my sweet hubby. I have to tell ya’…. I posted yesterday that it would be 18 hours till I would be picking he and Emma up.   Dw was waiting at the airport and opened Our Place Called Simplicity and read that post.   By the…